Read these instructions for use carefully before using
the appliance and save them for future reference.
The appliance is equipped with an automatic
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voltage selector and is suitable for mains
voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
Charge, store and use the appliance at a
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temperature between 5 cC and 35 cC.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
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Keep the appliance dry.
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This appliance is not intended for use by
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persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
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they do not play with the appliance.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and in accordance with the instructions in
this instruction manual, the appliance is safe to use
according to scientic evidence available today.
Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off before you
start charging it.
When you charge the shaver for the rst time
or after a long period of disuse, let it charge
continuously for 12 hours. Charging normally takes
approx. 8 hours.
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Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains
for more than 24 hours.
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when the motor stops or
starts running slower.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
1 Push the slide pins out of the appliance by
means of the slide.
2 Insert the slide pins into the wall socket.
As soon as you start charging the empty shaver,
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the green pilot light goes on.
3 Remove the appliance from the wall socket
when the battery has been fully charged.
Shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to
30 minutes.
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Using the appliance
Shaving
1 Switch the appliance on by pressing the switch
lock (1) and pushing the on/off slide upwards
(2).
Note: The switch lock prevents accidental switching on
of the appliance.
Clean (shaving head cleaner, type HQ100) is
available. Ask your Philips dealer for information.
Note: The Philips Action Clean may not be available in
all countries. Contact the Customer Care Centre in your
country about the availability of this accessory.
You can also clean the shaver in the following way:
sides of the central spring towards each other
(1) and lifting the retaining frame out of the
shaving unit (2).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining
frame and clean them one by one.
Do not mix up the cutters and the guards.
This is essential since each cutter has been
ground with its corresponding guard for optimal
performance. If you accidentally mix the sets up, it
could take several weeks before optimal shaving
performance is restored.
5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of
the brush.
Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.
6 Brush the guard.
7 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining
frame and put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit.
8 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
For extra thorough cleaning, clean the shaving heads
by putting them in a degreasing liquid (e.g. alcohol)
every six months. To remove the shaving heads,
follow steps 1 to 4 described above. After cleaning,
lubricate the central point on the inside of the
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guards with a drop of sewing machine oil to prevent
wear of the shaving heads.
Storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
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damage.
The appliance can be stored in the pouch
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supplied.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ4+ Philips shaving heads only.
1 Switch the shaver off.
2 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2).
3 Remove the retaining frame by pushing the
sides of the central spring towards each other
(1) and lifting the retaining frame out of the
shaving unit (2).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining
frame.
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5 Slide new shaving heads into the retaining
frame.
6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit.
7 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
HQ4 + Philips shaving heads.
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HQ100 Philips Shaving Head Cleaner (not
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available in China).
HQ101 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Fluid (not
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available in China).
HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not
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available in China).
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
Batteries contain substances that may pollute the
environment. Always remove the batteries before
discarding the appliance or handing it in at an
ofcial collection point. Dispose of the batteries at
an ofcial collection point for batteries.
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Disposal of the battery
Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the shaver from the wall socket.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the
screws and open the shaver.
3 Remove the battery.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after
the battery has been removed.
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre
in your country (you nd its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no
Customer Care Centre in your country, go to
your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care BV.
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not
covered by the terms of the international guarantee
because they are subject to wear.
Troubleshooting
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Reduced shaving performance
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Cause 1: The shaving heads are dirty. The shaver
has not been cleaned well enough or has not
been cleaned for a long time.
Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue
shaving. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
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Cause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving
heads.
Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’,
section ‘Every two months: shaving heads’.
Cause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.
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Replace the shaving heads. See chapter
‘Replacement’.